A harbor provides cities with a trade opportunity, which is very important for the city. If they're a transfer port, they can make profit of providing services next to a harbor.
Also, a trade will provide the city with the good it itself can't produce, and a possibility to exchange the goods it can produce for the ones it needs.
Third parties have shown their power by getting the major parties to react to issues.
Since they are usually too small to impact the House of Representatives, the Senate, or elect presidents, they resort to something less impactful,such as the third option.
Actively participate, use good listening skills, follow group guidelines